University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Denker Earns Fifth Big Sky Player of the Week Honor
2/17/2026 2:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
GREELEY, Colo. – Quinn Denker has been named the Big Sky Conference Player of the Week for the fifth time this season after another dominant all-around performance for Northern Colorado.
Denker averaged 22.5 points per game across two contests, totaling 45 points while shooting an efficient 57.1 percent from the floor. He continued to orchestrate the Bears' offense at an elite level, leading the conference with 23 total assists (11.5 per game) during the week. His 16-assist performance set a new Northern Colorado single-game record, further solidifying his impact as both a scorer and facilitator.
Beyond his offensive production, Denker contributed 7.5 rebounds per game and added three steals on the defensive end, showcasing his versatility on both sides of the ball. His leadership helped guide the Bears to a six-game win streak as they continue to build momentum in conference play.
The honor marks Denker's fifth weekly award of the season.
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Denker averaged 22.5 points per game across two contests, totaling 45 points while shooting an efficient 57.1 percent from the floor. He continued to orchestrate the Bears' offense at an elite level, leading the conference with 23 total assists (11.5 per game) during the week. His 16-assist performance set a new Northern Colorado single-game record, further solidifying his impact as both a scorer and facilitator.
Beyond his offensive production, Denker contributed 7.5 rebounds per game and added three steals on the defensive end, showcasing his versatility on both sides of the ball. His leadership helped guide the Bears to a six-game win streak as they continue to build momentum in conference play.
The honor marks Denker's fifth weekly award of the season.
FOLLOW THE BEARS: Fans can follow and stay up to date on all the Bear action at uncbears.com and on social media. Follow the Bears on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNC_BearsMBB), Instagram (@UNC_BearsMBB), and Facebook (/UNCBearsMBB).
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